Arra San Agustin

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Arra San Agustin
Born
Arra Krisette San Agustin

(1995-04-25) April 25, 1995 (age 28)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • host
  • model
  • singer
Years active2015–present
Agent Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2015–present)
Known for Carol, Audrey, and Bella
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
ParentYssa San Agustin (mother)

Arra Krisette San Agustin (born April 25, 1995) is a Filipino actress, host, model, and singer.

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She was one of the top 6 finalists of the sixth season of StarStruck , a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network. She was a mainstay of the longest-running sketch comedy program on Philippine television, Bubble Gang , until May 2022. She was tagged as "the newest gem of drama" this 2019. [1]

Biography

2015–2017: Stint in Starstruck VI, Career Beginnings and Encantadia

During her StarStruck stint in 2015, San Agustin was studying psychology at De La Salle University and graduated a year later. [2]

Thereafter, she landed roles in several shows such as Maynila, Magpakailanman, Karelasyon , Dear Uge, and Usapang Real Love Presents: Perfect Fit . She joined the cast of GMA's longest running gag show, Bubble Gang in 2016.

After a short appearance as Mia in Meant to Be , San Agustin was given the role of Ariana, the "sarkosi" or reincarnation of Amihan in the 2016 fantasy series, Encantadia . [3] [4]

2018: Supporting roles and hosting stint

In 2018, she played Anna Lazaro in the sci-fi action series, The Cure opposite Ken Chan [5] and after the show ended, she was once again paired with Ken in the drama, My Special Tatay as his childhood best friend and love interest, Carol Flores. [6]

At present, San Agustin hosts Taste MNL, a GMA online exclusive show where she takes netizens to the most popular and buzzed-about restaurants around the metro for a full gastronomic adventure. [7]

2019–present: Transition to lead roles

In 2019, San Agustin gets lead role for the first time as Audrey Segundo in the drama Madrasta together with Juancho Trivino.

In 2022, San Agustin gets another lead role as Bella Melendez in the adventure series Lolong together with Ruru Madrid.

Personal life

She was born in Oriental Mindoro, and raised in Cavite. She has always been into singing and music. San Agustin was quoted, "I am a Christ believer and I'm very proud of it." [8] She first entered into a relationship with basketball player Thomas Torres. [9] After her relationship with Torres, she then became involved in a relationship with basketball player Juami Tiongson. [10]

Discography

Singles

YearTitleAlbumLabel
2019Hayaan MoMadrasta Soundtrack GMA Music
2021Walang MakakapigilThe Lost Recipe OST
2022Hanggang Dito Na LangNewest Debut SingleGMA Playlist

Filmography

Television / Digital Series

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2016 A1 Ko Sa 'Yo Patty GMA Network Guest Cast / Protagonist
2017 Meant to Be Emilia "Mia" LardizabalRecurring Role / Protagonist
Encantadia Ariana (Sarkosi ni Amihan)
Kambal, Karibal Young GeraldineGuest Cast / Protagonist
2018 The Cure Anna Mercado-LazaroSupporting Cast / Protagonist
2018–2019 My Special Tatay Carolina "Carol" FloresMain Cast / Protagonist
2019–2020 Madrasta Audrey Segundo-Ledesma / Rachel CruzLead Cast / Protagonist
2021 The Lost Recipe Dulce GMA News TV
(Is now on GTV)
Support Cast / Protagonist
I Can See You: On My Way to You Samantha "Tammy" Razon GMA Network Supporting Cast / Antagonist
2022 Lolong Isabella "Bella" MelendezMain Cast / Protagonist
2022–2023 Happy Together ShellyRecurring Cast / Protagonist
2023 Mga Lihim ni Urduja Valencia NadalesMain Cast / Antagonist
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap EmilyGuest Cast / Protagonist
2024 Black Rider Joan UyMain Cast / Anti-Hero

Television programs

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2015 StarStruck VI Herself/Contestant GMA Network
2016–2022 Bubble Gang Herself / Regular cast member
2016 Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento Jackie
Karelasyon: Poser Dana / Bianca
Magpakailanman: Pikot in Love Daisy
Maynila: Unrequited Love Girlie
Laff, Camera, Action! Trophy Girl
Dear Uge: Si Badong at Si Bading Esang
Usapang Real Love Presents: Perfect Fit Meg
Maynila: My Beki Dad Lyanna
Dear Uge: Till Death Do Us Part Kristen
2017 Karelasyon: Suitor Kleng
Maynila: Struggle is Real Andrea
All Star Videoke Herself / Contestant
Road Trip: Burias Island Herself / Guest
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Ang Pulubi at Ang Prinsipe Sandra
Wish Ko Lang: Padyak Alice
Maynila: Young Love, Sweet Love Mary Lagasca
Magpakailanman: Christmas Lullaby (The Loida Bauto Story) Eleonor
2018 Celebrity Bluff Herself / Contestant
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Oh My Genie Z
Wish Ko Lang: Balat Michelle
Dear Uge: Si Throwback o Si Future Frida
Studio 7 Herself / Guest
Magpakailanman: Takbo ng Buhay Ko (The Renson Embradura Story) Trisha
Celebrity Bluff Herself / Contestant
Lip Sync Battle Philippines
2018–2021 Taste Buddies Herself / Segment host GMA News TV
(now GTV)
2021 My Fantastic Pag-Ibig: Trophy Girl Mariquit / Marikit
2022 Tadhana: Babawiin Ko ang Langit Emilia/Amber Venganza GMA Network
Family Feud Herself / Guest
Imbestigador: The Jovelyn Galleno Murder Case Jovelyn Galleno
2023–2024 Eat Bulaga! Herself / Host
2024 Tahanang Pinakamasaya!

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